Calvin Reunions - Class of 1982

Schedule:

Friday
Upon arrival, please check in at the registration table set up in the Spoelhof College Center Lobby. We'll have a nametag for you, a list of available classes open for your attendance throughout the day, and additional details about the reunion. We encourage you to participate in the Family Weekend activities listed below. This check-in location will be open from 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

10 a.m. - Worship Service - Join with our students in worship in the Chapel. Our typical Friday worship takes the form of a sing-along. You'll want to come early to get a seat.

10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Classroom Visits - Take the opportunity to visit the class of your choice. We'll have a list of available classes ready for your perusal.

12 noon - Lunch - This is your opportunity to dine on campus in one of the student-frequented dining facilities - Johnny's, the Spoelhof Coffee Shop, or one of the student dining halls (reunion tables will be marked in the Commons). Or, if you prefer, off-campus dining is located nearby on 28th Street.

12:30 - 2 p.m. - Trolley Tour of Grand Rapids - Dick Harms, Curator of the Archives, and Carol Rienstra, Director of Community Relations, will narrate a tour of some areas of interest in downtown Grand Rapids. Seating is limited; first-come, first-served. The tour will be repeated again at 2:30 p.m. Meet by the flagpole at the circle drive in front of the Spoelhof Center.

12:30 - 1:15 p.m. - Family Weekend Sectional - "Facebook 101: What Happens Online, Stays Online. Or Does It. . ." Rick Zomer, Associate Dean of Residence Life; and Kyle Sandison, Calvin senior, will discuss the Facebook.com phenomenon at Calvin. This session will take place in the Spoelhof Center Room 202.

1:15 - 2 p.m. - Family Weekend Sectional - "Learn About Calvin's New Spoelhof Fieldhouse Complex" This is a presentation and walking tour led by Professor Glen Van Andel (HPERDS), who was a member of the team that planned and designed the new athletic complex. This session will start in North Hall Room 078.

3 - 3:45 p.m. - Family Weekend Sectional - "For Parents Only, Part 2" Dr. Randy Wolthuis, Director of the Broene Counseling Center, will continue the conversation from his popular session for parents held during PASSPORT orientation. This session will take place in the Fine Arts Center 222.

8 p.m. - Fall Music Festival - The 62nd annual Fall Music Festival will showcase the musical talents of over 400 students performing in a wide array of solos, choirs, and ensembles in this engaging, fast-paced concert that is sure to delight guests of every age. Tickets are required.

9 p.m. - Improv Comedy Show - This show will take place in the Lab Theater in the Spoelhof Center. This event is sold out.

Saturday
If you did not check in at the registration desk on Friday, please do so upon your arrival today. The details listed here are specific to your class reunion, but please feel free to check out the Family Weekend website for other on-campus activities. The registration area will be set up in the Chapel Lobby from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

4 p.m. - Reunion Worship Service - The service will focus on W.O.W.("walk on water") moments that demonstrate how God has been working in our lives. Class member Dawn (Fennema) Geschiere will bring the message based on Matthew 14:22-33.

4:45 p.m. - Progressive Dinner - We'll start the dinner with an hors d'eouvres course in the lobby of the engineering facility. Be sure to check out the posters detailing student projects.

5:30 p.m. - Salad Course - Stop by Johnny's Coffee Shop to enjoy a delicious salad

6:30 p.m. - Class Photo - Head across Calvin's Crossing to the DeVos Communication Center. There we'll gather in the Forum to have the class photo taken. Every class member attending the reunion will have a print sent to their home after the reunion.

7 p.m. - Main Course - You won't want to miss this component to your meal, served in the Great Hall of the Prince Center. The executive chef at the Prince delights in creating a memorable meal.

Entertainment for the evening will start with a special presentation by classmante Dr. Don De Graaf (HPERDS), who will show us a slide presentation highlighting the wonderful programs in physical education at Calvin. Executive Director of the Alumni Association, Mike Van Denend, will share news from the college, and we'll be treated to a concert by Glenn Bulthuis. A dessert buffet will top off the evening.

Registration:
Registration is closed.

Planning your Trip:
Looking for a place to stay? Check out the Prince Conference Center on Calvin's campus or area hotels. For driving directions, local weather, and other details, check the visitor resource page. Want to connect with a Calvin friend before the reunion? Check KnightVision or email us at alumni@calvin.edu.